Abstract
The present study analyses the effect of meditation on locus of control of two groups(regular practitioners of meditation and non meditators) at two different altitudes (2535ft and 13500ft above sea level). The two groups comprised of Buddhist monks/Regular practitioners of meditation) and some locals in Yol Cantt (2535ft) and Lamayuru (13500ft). In the study it has been hypothesized that group one (Buddhist monks/Regular practitioners of meditation) at both the altitudes are inclined towards internal locus of control (internalism) whereas the second group is more inclined towards external locus of control (externalism). Total 100 individuals, 25 monks and 25 laymen from both areas were assessed by administering Rotter’s locus of control scale. Self-reported responses of the subjects were recorded, scored and subjected to ‘t’test analysis. It was established that group practicing regular meditation (monks) is more inclined towards internal locus of control. The study has suggested that the individual practicing meditation at both the altitudes have more inclination towards internal locus of control and non regular practitioner have also shown inclination towards internal locus of control at higher altitude. Subjects who are following some religious practices, creative art etc. also have more of internalism. Internalism is also more prevalent in high altitude.
Highlights
The present study analyses the effect of meditation on locus of control of two groups(regular practitioners of meditation and non meditators) at two different altitudes (2535ft and 13500ft above sea level)
Individual with high internal locus of control believes that events in his life derive primarily from their own actions; for example, if a person with an internal locus of control does not perform well, as he wanted to on a test, he would blame it on lack of preparedness on his part
Locus of control enhances self efficacy and it has been revealed from the study of Smith, R.E. (1989).Angela C. (2005) conducted a study on locus of control and self efficacy revealing the fact that internal locus of control predicts the neuro-endocrine cortisol response to stress
Summary
The present study analyses the effect of meditation on locus of control of two groups(regular practitioners of meditation and non meditators) at two different altitudes (2535ft and 13500ft above sea level). Individual with high internal locus of control believes that events in his life derive primarily from their own actions; for example, if a person with an internal locus of control does not perform well, as he wanted to on a test, he would blame it on lack of preparedness on his part. If he had performed well on a test, he would attribute this to the ability to study.
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